Membership

The Network

ALBA represents a global diverse network of individual neuroscientists who are involved in research, education, communication and advocacy, and are committed to supporting and advocating for actions and policies that foster diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in brain sciences across the globe. We currently have 1890 individual members from 91 countries.

Become a member

Register as an ALBA Network member for free! As a member, you can

  • Help shape ALBA's priorities and goals
  • Drive initiatives as an ALBA Volunteer
  • Receive regular updates on ALBA activities and events
  • Have access to DEI skills and advocacy training workshops
  • Engage with the ALBA Team at the General Assembly
  • Elect the members of our Board of Directors
Join the Network

Search our membership database

Browse through the ALBA members to find a speaker for your next
conference, a mentor for guidance, an expert for a new project or to simply network.

Gender
Position
Country

Olatz
Pampliega

Lab/Research director at Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience
Spain Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
To help giving visibility to underrepresented groups in Neuroscience.

Sareh
Pandamooz

Lab/Research director at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Iran Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Developmental neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Cell and tissue transplantation
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
Optical methods
Species : vertebrate
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
As a woman I have encountered numerous challenges that have significantly impacted my research and professional development. These challenges include limited access to resources, financial constraints, and the absence of a supportive environment for female researchers in the field of neuroscience.

Jyotsna
Pandey

Graduate student at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
India Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Data analysis and statistics
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
Being a female researcher from a developing third-world country brings up new opportunities and challenges every day. ALBA would give me a platform to connect with more such people from different parts of the world where we could share our love and passion for brain sciences.

Ioanna
Pandi

Graduate student at IMBB FORTH
Greece Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Data analysis and statistics
Imaging (microscopy)
I joined ALBA because :
As a gay woman in a scientific community that lacks gender equality and LGBTQ representation is challenging enough besides the competition among scientists. Thus, acknowledging and confronting the stigma and discrimination, I strongly appreciate Alba’s efforts to improve the everyday experience of myself and colleagues in science.

Eirini
Panteli

Undergraduate student at University of Ioannina
Greece Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics/Neuroinformatics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
I joined ALBA because :
Because, I can find a way to communicate science and insecure diversity in each and every working environment.

Andreea
Pantiru

Graduate student at University of Leeds
United Kingdom
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
Optical methods

Rosa Chiara
Paolicelli

Professor or equivalent position at University of Lausanne
Switzerland Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Developmental neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Neural/synaptic structure and function
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
To support diversity and promote inclusion in science, starting with my lab and nearby.

Giovanna
Paolone

Professor or equivalent position at University of Verona
Italy Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience
Disorders of the nervous system
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Neuroscience of aging
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
Pharmacology

Maria Anna
Papadopoulou

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Crete, Institute of molecular biology and biotechnology
Greece Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Cell culture
Histochemistry and tracing
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
It is always a great opportunity to be part of a greater scientific community, especially when you can make a difference for under represented groups in brain research. Science is for everyone out there!

MARIA
PAPAGEORGIOU

Graduate student at UNIVERSITY OF IOANNINA
Greece Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biochemistry
Data analysis and statistics
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
I joined ALBA because :
I understand the unique barriers individuals from underprivileged backgrounds encounter in higher education and science careers. Breaking these barriers, like socio-economic constraints or gender discrepancies, is imperative in order to all live and work in an inclusive world.

Athanasia
Papoutsi

Research/Staff scientist at FORTH
Greece Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Computational neuroscience and modeling
Excitable membranes and ion channels
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Biophysics
Computation, modeling, and simulation
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
I am joining Alba because I want to actively participate in a diverse network with activities that address and promote inclusiveness.

Belen
Pardi

Postdoctoral fellow at University of Freiburg
Germany Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Sensory systems neuroscience
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Electrophysiology (synaptic physiology)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Species : vertebrate
I joined ALBA because :
To foster women empowerment

Lyonna
Parise

Postdoctoral fellow at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
United States Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Behavioral neuroscience
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Circuit neuroscience
Neuropharmacology and neurochemistry
Analysis of behavior and cognition in non-human animal
Molecular approaches
Pharmacology
Therapeutic techniques
I joined ALBA because :
I support the mission of the Alba network and hope to learn from the members of this group on how to effectively promote and foster diversity and inclusion in the field.

Sohee
Park

Professor or equivalent position at Vanderbilt University
United States Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cognitive neuroscience
Other
Clinical Science
Analysis of behavior and cognition in humans
Imaging (PET, fMRI, etc)
Other
Virtual Reality/Technology

Amisha
Parmar

Graduate student at University of Turin
Italy Website
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Sensory systems neuroscience
Cell culture
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Molecular approaches
I joined ALBA because :
As seen in my profile, I am an underrepresented person. Coming from that background, many challenges one has to face - lack of opportunities, guidance, exposure. therefore visibility in the world level brain research network! I am passionate about brain research and would like to reach onto a right platform to utilise my skills and knowledge after completion of my PhD. To achieve that I feel necessary to have a mentorship as well as up to date information on brain research. Therefore, I am joining ALBA!

Louise
Parr-Brownlie

Professor or equivalent position at University of Otago
New Zealand Website
OrcID
Gender : Woman
Fields of research :
Circuit neuroscience
Motor systems neuroscience
Neurogeneration and repair
Neuroscience of aging
Electrophysiology (unit activity)
Imaging (microscopy)
In vivo monitoring
Optical methods
I joined ALBA because :
I was on an Indigenous researcher panel and enjoyed working with Alba.